Balotelli and Matri are the only real striking options with Valter Birsa getting his full Milan debut in support.

At the back the decisions are also made for Allegri, as Cristian Zaccardo has to be used, while in midfield Antonio Nocerino gets a rare start. There are only three senior outfield players on the bench and Andrea Poli is carrying an injury.

Celtic managed to qualify for the knockouts last season despite sharing a group with Barcelona, so hope they can get through this Group of Death.

Neil Lennon is without James Forrest and Joe Ledley, but Anthony Stokes and Adam Matthews are able to start.